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20 August 2026

California passes toughest wildfire rules in the U.S. for home landscaping

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California passes toughest wildfire rules in the U.S. for home landscaping

California has adopted the toughest new rules in the country that require homeowners to manage the plants around their houses. Fire experts say it helps protect houses from burning, but public pushback has been strong. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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